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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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